Financial Aid Opportunities

Students must complete the following applications:

1. FAFSA (online form; with Biola listed)
2. Direct Loan Master Promissory Note & Entrance Counseling (online form)

April 15 — This is the recommended deadline in order to be processed in time for the beginning of the school year. All loan requests must be received no later than the last day of the semester in which the funds are being requested in order to be processed.

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Student must be enrolled at least half-time
• Financial need, as determined by the FAFSA, will determine whether the student is eligible to receive subsidized or unsubsidized funding
  

Loan repayment is deferred while a student is enrolled at least half-time in a degree program. Repayment typically begins six months after a student drops below half-time enrollment.

Yes, this loan is renewable yearly (with the completion of a FAFSA). MPN is valid for up to 10 years.

Students must complete exit counseling online in preparation for graduating/completing their program.

See the following required applications:

1. Students must complete the FAFSA (online form; with Biola listed)
2. Parents must complete the Direct Parent PLUS Loan Application, Master Promissory Note & Entrance Counseling (online form)

June 1 — This is the recommended deadline in order to be processed in time for the beginning of the school year. All loan requests must be received no later than the last day of the semester in which the funds are being requested in order to be processed.

Students and parents must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Student and parents must be either U.S. citizens, or eligible non-citizens with a U.S. address
• The student must be enrolled at least half-time in an eligible degree program

Loan repayment is deferred while a student is enrolled at least half-time in a degree program. Repayment typically begins six months after a student drops below half-time enrollment.

No, this loan is not renewable. Parents must reapply each academic year.

Students can complete a loan application with their chosen lender, or may look for a lender on our Preferred Lender List. Please note the following additional details:

1. Part of your loan application will include completing an Applicant Self-Certification Form. This includes calculating your estimated cost of attendance. Learn more about how to do that on our FAQ page.

June 1 — This is the recommended deadline in order to be processed in time for the beginning of the school year. All loan requests must be received no later than the last day of the semester in which the funds are being requested in order to be processed. Please allow 4–6 weeks for processing.

Generally, the borrower must be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen with a U.S. address, or an international student with a U.S. citizen cosigner (varies per lender).

Criteria varies per lender. Unless you are steadily employed, earn at least $12,000 a year, and have a stable credit history with a good FICO score (over 700), you will more than likely need a cosigner in order to be approved for a private student loan.

No, these loans are not renewable. Students must apply yearly using the application resources linked above.

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Submit your application:
   • U.S. or eligible non-citizens submit the FAFSA
   • Eligible AB 540 students submit the CADAA (Dream Act) application
2. Complete your Cal Grant GPA Verification Form (review the Financial Aid Handbook to review details on the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form)

March 3

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Student must be a California resident
• Student must be an undergraduate student with the eligible GPA (3.0 or higher)
• AB 540 (Dream Act) students may also apply
• Household income and assets must be below specific amounts determined by CSAC
• View additional eligibility requirements on the California Student Aid Commission website.

Please see the following grant renewal details:

• Yes, this grant is renewable yearly (based on meeting all eligibility requirements  and meeting satisfactory academic progress).
• The FAFSA must be filed yearly as a part of the renewal process. No GPA verification form is needed for renewal.
• A student who is denied a Cal Grant their first year may be eligible for the Cal Grant in subsequent years, but must file a FAFSA and submit a Cal Grant GPA Verification Form by the March 3 deadline.

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Submit your application:
   • U.S. or eligible non-citizens submit the FAFSA
   • Eligible AB 540 students submit the CADAA (Dream Act) application
2. Complete your Cal Grant GPA Verification Form (review the Financial Aid Handbook to review details on the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form)

March 3

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Student must be a California resident
• Student must be an undergraduate student with the eligible GPA (3.0 or higher)
• AB 540 (Dream Act) students may also apply
• Household income and assets must be below specific amounts determined by CSAC
• View additional eligibility requirements on the California Student Aid Commission website.

Please see the following grant renewal details:

• Yes, this grant is renewable yearly (based on meeting all eligibility requirements  and meeting satisfactory academic progress).
• The FAFSA must be filed yearly as a part of the renewal process. No GPA verification form is needed for renewal.
• A student who is denied a Cal Grant their first year may be eligible for the Cal Grant in subsequent years, but must file a FAFSA and submit a Cal Grant GPA Verification Form by the March 3 deadline.

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Complete the FAFSA (with Biola listed)
2. Make sure financial aid file is completed with the Office of Financial Aid

There is no deadline for this grant.

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Must be an undergraduate student (or teaching credential student without an accompanying master’s degree)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
•  Must have sufficient financial need

This grant may be renewable based on availability of funds and eligibility each year.

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Complete the FAFSA (with Biola listed)
2. Make sure financial aid file is completed with the Office of Financial Aid

There is no deadline for this grant. Availability of the grant is based on availability of funds.

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Must be an undergraduate student enrolled at least half-time
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Must have sufficient financial need

This grant may be renewable based on availability of funds and eligibility each year.